“It wasn’t just having games, but organized practices,” DiPietro said. “I think, mentally, that was more important than anything. Physically… I feel great. I’ve had such extensive surgeries, they say it takes a couple of years after that serious of surgery to actually feel back to yourself. I think a lot of the stuff was me rushing back too soon, or just having other stuff go wrong because you compensate for surgery that really hadn’t quite yet come back all the way. I’ve had some time off to get ready and get prepared, and I’m looking forward to it.”

the Famous last words that we hear every year from the Rick.
i only hope that this season he really does have to earn his spot and isnt thrown into the mix just because. it derailed us and killed a hot Montoya last season and in this short season a bad start will have us out of the playoff mix by mid-february